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Loving Sai RamIn the month of celebrating the Advent of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba our Lord and God, we are all blessed by the master of the universe, we are afforded the opportunity to experience another student (from the earlier batch) who has spent valuable time with the Lord and learnt many aspects of music and spirituality.The best way to introduce Dr. Sunam Tenzin is as a "SATHYA SAI STUDENT". Being under the physical and direct mentoring of the Avatar of the age, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Dr. Sunam has been blessed with many Divine interactions from childhood, having been 'called' into the Divine physical fold in the 1970s.Being musically blessed, he has been inspired to 'receive' many Bhajans which have become part of regular worship in the Sai fraternity. He was chosen to be instrumental in composing the music for many of the plays and dramas that Bhagawan wrote and directed for the students. Sunam’s commitment and dedication to Bhagawan is reflected in his life and work. See attachment below for birthday celebration venues and Dr. Sunam Tenzin itineary.

The 2018 local calendars are now available for distribution. There are 2 sizes, A1 (large) for R10 and A2 (small) for R5. It’s the same design & picture for both sizes. You can obtain the calendars from the regional bookshop convenor or the regional president.

Sai delights part 2 recipe book is being released by the ladies wing this Sunday & will be available in the next week or so from the National bookshop. The selling price to devotees is R30. Please visit your regional bookshop

As we embark closer to Sai Avathar Day, Akhanda Bhajans and Bhagavans advent day, we request all regions and centres to intensify the Sadhana throughout the country for peace, love, non-violence and for the downtrodden. We request that those who have done their 1008 Gayathri to join the rest of the country to conduct 108 Gayathri Hawan on the 5th November 2017 simultaneously and if we could do it once a week till Bhagavan’s advent day on the 23rd November it will surely charge the atmosphere with the powerful names of god and create a positive vibration. See attached Akhanda Bhajan schedule.
We pray that all the beings in all the worlds be Happy

The Sathya Sai International Organisation of South Africa have been given the opportunity to attend the 1st International Veda Conference taking place in Prasanthi, Puttaparthi on the 20th and 21st November 2017. There will also be a Multifaith Program. For all who would love to understand more on the powerful Vedam and wanting to attend Bhagavan’s advent celebration in Parthi, attending the conference would be a bonus. Please register below

Registration will need to be treated as urgent in order to book your place.

“My love towards the Veda is equaled only by my love towards Humanity. I have come to instruct all in the essence of the Vedas, to protect the ancient wisdom, and to preserve it. If the injunctions given in the Vedas are followed by mankind they will be free from affliction. Dharma (righteousness) is based upon Veda. If Dharma collapses, the Universe may collapse, If the Universe collapses, Dharma may collapse. But the foundation that is Veda remains intact. If, however, the very foundation that is Veda collapses, both Dharma and Universe will collapse. Hence everybody has to strive to protect the Vedas, for, both Dharma and the Universe are based on Vedas”. Baba

Amidst an atmosphere of pure love, reverence and deep gratitude, the Sathya Sai International Organisation of South Africa hosted a moving tribute to beloved Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on 30 April 2017.

This momentous day of thanksgiving commenced at 6:30am with a sanctifying ceremony that included a peace hawan, Vedam Chanting, traditional sounds of the Nadaswaram and a vibrant unity bhajan session. By this time more than 2000 devotees, adorned in their white attire and wearing radiant smiles on the faces, had already streamed into the stadium.

The official programme started with singing the South African National Anthem at 8:30 am. Mascots representing the different countries of the world as well as youth waving the country flags were dotted around the ground. Soon all eyes and attention were turned towards the starting of a spectacular parade. Leading the procession was flame torch symbolising the Lamp of Love, followed by a beautiful golden chariot displaying larger-than-life size images of loving Lord Sai and banners with His clarion call, “Love All Serve All” – which was also the theme of the event. Accompanying the golden chariot were members of Prashanti Council, SSIOSA and dignitaries. The procession also included Drum Majorettes from the Sathya Sai School Chatsworth. Swami’s most precious possession, his dear Balvikas children (Sai Spiritual Education classes) from around the country followed with a Values March that depicted the major religions of the world and their teachings, as well as the five human values which are the pillars of the SSIO. This was followed by the lighting of the candles, a yoga drill and release of hundreds of orange and white balloons.

With the official opening over, the programme commenced with a welcome from SSIOSA President, Dr Naven Govender, followed by inspiring messages by the Central Coordinator, Mr Allan Reddy, and Zonal Chair, Mr Ramesh Hathiramani. The event was graced with the presence of Prasanthi Council Chair Dr Narendranath Reddy, and Prasanthi Council members Dr William Harvey from the USA and Mr Leonardo Pablo Gutter from Argentina. In their talks they touched on their encounters with the Divine and the lasting legacy of Swami. The programme was also dotted with enthralling dramas and dance performed by youth and Balvikas.

Also included was an interfaith segment where members of the various religious communities paid tribute to Sathya Sai Baba. The Sufi and Christian group entertained the audience with music from their respective faiths. The Honourable Sibongiseni Maxwell Dhlomo, representing the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu Natal, was the guest speaker. He highlighted Bhagwan’s message and example of Love and Selfless service. SSIOSA’s own example of love, peace and selfless service was shared through Brother Bulelani Skhikhi, president of the Khayelisha Sathya Sai Centre in the Western Cape. His short but impactful address touched the hearts of all at the stadium and added to the inspiration shared by the previous speakers. The latter part of the programme witnessed an amazing display of devotion through bhajan and music. The golden voices of Prashanti Mandir singer, Koustubh Arun Pare and ardent bhakta Ravin Raj Gunasekar from Singapore, (both blessed to sing in the Divine presence on numerous occasions,) accompanied by the very talented National Music Team (NMT) transported the audience into a transcendental state with their Divine renditions. This was followed by a scintillating Symphony for Sai when the NMT again accompanied international artists Muthu Kumar Varadarajan (alumnus of SSIHL,) Flautist Ravichandra Kulur and South Africa’s Carnatic genius, Kathiegesan Pillay. Around 8000 devotees and guests who attended the event were witness to - and a part of - this expression of love and gratitude to Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. His instruments worked steadfastly in the background all the while witnessing His Divine hand at play in the proceedings of the day. As the Mangala-arathi was offered promptly at 5:30 PM a fitting tribute to the Master of All Masters concluded, leaving everyone satiated in Pure Divine Love.

The uniqueness of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s earthly sojourn culminates in one word, LOVE. HIS clarion call to Mankind ‘Love All Serve All’ continues to vibrate around the world and is cherished in the hearts of many ardent aspirants. The amazing transformation of men and women across all ages, all religions, all casts and creeds in over 100 different countries through Sathya Sai Centres bear supreme testament to HIS Universal Principal of Love. HE is revered by many spiritually awakened aspirants around the globe as a Great Master and Humanitarian.

HIS legacy encompasses free schooling from kindergarten to post graduate levels, free quality medical treatment at two Super Specialty Hospitals, and an innovative Water Project all in India which is now spreading with great momentum across every continent as social service centres and educational institutions of the highest order based on integral Education in Human Values.

The Sathya Sai International Organisation of South Africa lovingly invites you and your family to celebrate this ‘universal love in Action’ on 30 April 2017 at The Chatsworth Stadium, in Durban . The programme promises to provide a memorable day with inspirational and distinguished International Speakers from the USA , South America, Europe, India & Nigeria, interspersed with melodious cross cultural music to the Sai Symphony, vibrant indigenous Dances, and mini Drama to delight everyone. Make this your memorable day of outreach!

“Help ever Hurt never ” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

If you would like to register as a volunteer to assist with duties for this event, please click here to register.